Improving time trial performance begins with a strong base period. This 12-week training plan begins with a field test to establish both heart rate and power zones (although a power meter is not needed).

During this plan, you’ll work on building power and riding comfortably on the time trial bike with moderate-intensity intervals (like tempo intervals). VO2 intervals follow to prepare you for the transition to threshold work that makes up the build period. A field test finishes off the plan to track progress and to help establish training zones for the next phase of training. Throughout the training plan, you’ll combine off-the-bike and on-the-bike strength work to further improve performance.

The plan is perfect for a variety of skill levels. Overall riding time is kept low for the working individual but the plan includes options for increasing volume if wanted. Detailed workout descriptions are provided to make it easy to follow along.

This plan is ideally started ~24 weeks from your goal race. To continue building on your progress from this plan, check out “Build and Race Taper for the Time Trialist”. Your best season starts here!